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What we are

The Young Marines is an official youth program and the focal point for the Marine Corps' Youth drug demand reduction effort. Its mission is to promote the mental, moral and physical development of young Americans. All of its activities emphasize the importance of honesty, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability and a sense of devotion to God, country, community and family.

What we are not

We are not a scared straight program or "boot camp" we are not military recruiters. Our volunteer staff are not counselors and cannot "fix" behavioral problems.